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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,170.08, 31,975.61 and 14,092.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,170.08, 31,975.61 and 14,092.82 is: 19,448.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,170.08 : 31,975.61 = 14,092.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,170.08/31,975.61 = 14,092.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,170.08x = 31,975.61 × 14,092.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,170.08x = 450,626,285.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,626,285.78/23,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,448.63

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